Life Skills 101

by Pestalozzi, Tina

• ISBN13: 9780970133496
• ISBN10: 0970133499
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-11-22
• Publisher: Stonewood Pubns

Summary

Are You Ready for the Challenge of Living on Your Own? Living on your own for the first time can be an exciting rite of passage, especially when you are confident you possess the life skills necessary to easily maneuver through your new world and meet your new life at your best. Life Skills 101 is an indispensable reference guide to the basic knowledge and practical information you need to make living on your own-or with roommates-a thoroughly successful experience.

Author Biography

Tina Pestalozzi is director of Global Protocol and Etiquette Services. She presents seminars on civility and business etiquette to corporate, government and educational organizations. This book is the basis of her student life skills workshop.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Stepping into the Working World	p. 3
Your Dream-Your Plan and Your Present Reality	p. 3
Your Social Skills-Don't Leave Home Without Them	p. 7
Work-It's a Good Thing	p. 10
Job Search Success	p. 11
Workplace Savvy	p. 20
The Value of Networking	p. 21
Taking Care of Business	p. 23
Your Official Documents	p. 23
Your Mail	p. 30
Your Taxes	p. 31
Gaining Financial Know-How	p. 35
Starting Smart	p. 35
Creating Your Financial Plan	p. 37
Your Checking Account	p. 49
Establishing Your Credit Record	p. 57
Paying Your Bills	p. 59
Loaning Your Money	p. 60
Using Your Financial Know-How	p. 61
Setting Up Your Home	p. 65
What You Need	p. 65
Where Will You Live?	p. 67
Your Rental Agreement	p. 73
Roommates	p. 76
Utilities	p. 77
Moving	p. 78
Organization	p. 82
Supplies	p. 85
Safety and Security	p. 90
Maintaining the Basics	p. 95
Staying on Top of It All	p. 95
Your Home	p. 95
Your Laundry	p. 101
Your Car	p. 109
Your Well-Being	p. 115
Your Time	p. 122
Eating in and Dining Out	p. 125
Managing Your Meals	p. 125
Cooking at Home	p. 126
Dining Out	p. 136
Being a Savvy Consumer	p. 143
Consumer Know-How	p. 143
Before You Buy	p. 144
After You Buy	p. 148
Buying Insurance	p. 149
Buying a Car	p. 154
Protecting Yourself	p. 156
Tipping	p. 158
Watching Your Pennies	p. 160
Staying Connected	p. 165
Positive Actions	p. 165
Getting Help	p. 170
A Final Word	p. 171
Glossary	p. 173
Bibliography	p. 175
Index	p. 177
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